The Flexible Exports connection option provides export limits that vary up to 10kW per phase, automatically adjusted to maximise export based on prevailing network conditions. Since the release of Flexible Exports in July 2023 we have seen a highly positive response from both customers and the solar industry, with more than 88% of eligible customers choosing Flexible Exports. 

From 17 July 2025, the Flexible Exports option will be released to the rest of the council areas in South Australia.

Existing solar customers will remain on their current export arrangements until such time as they upgrade or replace their system. At that point, they would need to choose between a flexible export plan or a lower fixed export limit. 

How do I know if my customers are eligible for the Flexible Exports offer?

You can find out more about individual export capacity available for customers by entering their NMI or address into the Flexible Exports Eligibility Checker. You will be presented with historical Flexible Exports performance at the nominated address to assist in your customer's decision-making.

What does this mean for Single-wire earth-return (SWER) line customers who generally live in regional areas?

In an additional change customers who are on SWER parts of our network will be able to install up to 10kVA of capacity (increased from 5kVA) through their Flexible Exports connection.

Customers on SWER lines have historically only been able to install up to 5kVA of solar capacity and 5kVA of battery capacity. In a change to our generation connection standard TS129, SWER customers will be offered a limit of 10kVA installed solar and 10kVA battery capacity, allowing you to install more solar and battery. Your solar energy exports may be limited more than other customers however, you can still make the most of your larger installation by self-consuming the energy it generates.

Customers may also be able to export up to 10kW from their systems depending on the capacity of the network in their area; however, we expect that some areas will be more limited in their export capacity than others and customers in certain regions may not be able to export at all. This means that customers with new or upgraded systems in SWER areas will be able to choose between:

• A fixed export limit of 0kW
• Flexible Export limit of up to 10kW (with a fall back export limit of 0kW)

Customers in other areas (non-SWER) have a choice between:

• A fixed export limit of 1.5kW/phase. 
• Flexible Export limit of up to 10kW/phase (with a fall back limit of 1.5kW)

Where we expect very little-to-no export capacity for a site

There are a very small number of properties where the level of export capacity will be 0kW.

In these instances, customers can either choose 0kW export, or put their installation on pause and request a further assessment to be made (this may take up to 10 working days).

You will be informed during your application process if you are on a site with no export capacity.

Do I need to install things differently for Flexible Exports sites? 

All installations will need to comply with the SA Government Dynamic Export Requirements. For Flexible Exports sites, you need to: 

• Install an inverter and import/export monitoring device as per the inverter manufacturer’s installation guides.
• Ensure all exporting solar inverters are under site-wide export control.
• Ensure you have a right sized meter isolator installed as per SA Power Networks’ Service and installation rules – please call us if you are unsure what is required at your site
• Close out the install within the ‘installations’ tab within the Portal.
• Configure and register the system with SA Power Networks as per the inverter manufacturer's guides and successfully complete the capability test.
• Download a copy of the Flexible Exports Installer Checklist and keep it handy when you prepare and install your next solar system with the Flexible Exports option.
• Additional requirements during the process will apply to the SWER and low levels of service sites

A failed registration and capability test will result in the application being non-compliant and the customer’s export will be limited to their default limit (0kW or 1.5kW).  

Want to find out more?  

• Check out industry information for Solar Flexible Exports  and DER compliance.   
• Phone us on 13 12 61 (during office hours Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm), or   
• Email at customerservices@sapowernetworks.com.au

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• Are you up to speed? Check your knowledge of the Dynamic and Flexible Exports Requirements that came into effect from July 2023 (September 2023) 
• The new SA Government Dynamic Export Limit Requirements and SA Power Networks Flexible Exports expansion now live (July 2023)  
• Unlocking-solar-potential-expanding-flexible-exports-to-cities-of-marion-and-holdfast-bay (13 February 2024) 
• Introducing 'Stage 3 - Export Limits' compliance from (31 May 2024) 
• Unlocking solar potential: Expanding Flexible Exports to more areas in South Australia (24 October 2024)
• Flexible Exports update (2 March 2025)